{"id":5409,"date":"2026-02-05T20:46:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T20:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/gima-2026-engr-michael-tonlagha-leads-maiden-edition-of-gbaramatu-indigenous-merit-award-gima-2026-entertainers-edition-as-chairman-of-the-day\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T20:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T20:46:52","slug":"gima-2026-engr-michael-tonlagha-leads-maiden-edition-of-gbaramatu-indigenous-merit-award-gima-2026-entertainers-edition-as-chairman-of-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/gima-2026-engr-michael-tonlagha-leads-maiden-edition-of-gbaramatu-indigenous-merit-award-gima-2026-entertainers-edition-as-chairman-of-the-day\/","title":{"rendered":"GIMA 2026: Engr. Michael Tonlagha Leads Maiden Edition Of Gbaramatu Indigenous Merit Award (GIMA) 2026 Entertainers Edition As Chairman Of The Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Engr. Michael Tonlagha Leads Maiden Edition of Gbaramatu Indigenous Merit Award (GIMA) 2026 as Chairman of the Day
(Entertainers Edition\u2026.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gbaramatu Kingdom History; A Platform that is approved by the traditional council of Chiefs in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Under the leadership of High Chief Dr. Godspower Gbenekama JP; Fiyewei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom sets out to change the narrative of Entertainment in Gbaramatu Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are a kingdom blessed with Oil and great leaders, and we have taken it as a responsibility to lift our Entertainers to a global level. And one way to start this journey is to appreciate the effort of our entertainers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Maiden Edition of Gbaramatu Indigenous Merit Award (GIMA) 2026 kicks off in Warri, Delta State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dignitaries that attended includes, Engr. Michael Tonlagha; Chairman of the Day, ably represented by MC Abioka, The fiyepere of Niger Delta, Barr. Amughan Erebi representative of Beyond Sickle Cell Foundation, and other well wishers of Gbaramatu Kingdom were present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Awardees includes Entertainers from different categories;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under Music, We have<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music Icon of the year Award Presented to Kingzion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Male Artiste of the year Award Presented to Jumbo Fizzy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Female Artiste of the year Award Presented to Angerin Pek<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer of the year Award Presented to Flowrich<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Songwriter of the year Award Presented to John LG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakthrough Artiste of the year Award Presented to Timpaul<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live performance excellence award presented to Jollyman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultural Music Ambassador award presented to King Zubiri<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brand and Professional Music Award Presented to Darlid gid<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Comedy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comedian of the year Award Presented to MC Black Shadow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Stage Comedy performance award presented to Mr Eniye<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comedy Content Creator Of the year Award Presented to Mr Talker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comedy Impact and Influence Award presented to Creekboy Tenten<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For MC;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mc of the year Award Presented to Mr Shyyne<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Event Host ( Corporate and Social Event) Award Presented to Abbey Mosco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crowd engagement Excellence Award Presented to 100red Dollar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then for Dance;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dancer of the year Award Presented to Pri Dollars<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dance group of the year Award Presented to Tompolo OTF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Choreography Award Presented to Jobby<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultural Dance Excellence Award Presented to Clement Richies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our aim is not just to give awards to our entertainers but also promote them to the global stage, because we believe that not only our leaders will represent us, but also our entertainers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signed: Comrade Freeborn Abraye, General Manager Gbaramatu Kingdom History.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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